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What you will—and won't—find in this movie.
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Positive Messages
very little
Not a message movie, but there's a theme of overcoming regret through forgiveness.
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Positive Role Models
very little
Cast/characters are diverse, but few positive role models to be noted in terms of behavior/choices.
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Violence & Scariness
a lot
People are shot, stabbed, blown up, fall from high locations, drown, etc. A character is tortured; the threat of it feels heightened/intense, but little actually happens. Characters are in severe peril. Creepy zombie-type creatures. Bullying.
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Sex, Romance & Nudity
a little
Frequent innuendo. A woman comes on to a man. One fantasy includes male and female models in skimpy swimsuits. A woman is shown in bed with her husband; she's seen waking up, bare-shouldered, under the covers.
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Language
some
Occasional strong language includes "a--hole," "holy s--t," "son of a bitch," and "suck." The middle finger is lifted in a comical way.
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Products & Purchases
a little
Land Rover vehicle; a character refers to the game Call of Duty. Two of the characters want their fantasy to be "to have it all," which is demonstrated by partying at a huge house with all the trappings of wealth.
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Drinking, Drugs & Smoking
some
One character's fantasy includes drugs -- both smoking pot and a reference to taking cocaine. co*cktails are used to welcome the guests and to indicate a fun time.
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Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Blumhouse's Fantasy Island is a horror take on the classic 1970s-'80s TV series. Just like on the show, characters' fantasies never go as expected -- but in this slasher-like version, that means tons of violence and blood. Scenes of fun and contentment turn into intense peril, and people are killed in a variety of ways: They're gunned down, stabbed, and blown up. There are also scenes of torture and some with frightening, zombie-like creatures. Expect to see lots of flashy partying early on, with barely clad people, a lavish house, free-flowing co*cktails, and mentions of drug use (one main character is shown lighting a bong). Sexual innuendo gets fairly racy, but it's mostly talk. Speaking of talk, expect to hear a few swear words ("a--hole," "s--t," etc.). The movie deals with themes of regret, forgiveness, bullying, and loss. The diverse cast includes Michael Pena, Lucy Hale, Maggie Q, Portia Doubleday, and Jimmy Yang. To stay in the loop on more movies like this, you can sign up for weekly Family Movie Night emails.
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age 14+
Based on 10 parent reviews
Sophie Creaor Adult
December 31, 2020
age 13+
good for kids who are intrested in thriller
I though it was very creative and although I would usually suggest thriller for at least 17-19+ I think if a teen is interested in the genre it is pretty good! A bit to much violence but more or less fine
pugsterguy Adult
July 5, 2020
age 18+
HORRIBLE.... Full disclosure...I watched about 15 mins and walked. also spoilers
First the good. Had some of the feel of the series. Maggie Q held the same quiet awe that the week to week actors did in the original. Course, I could just watch Maggie Q breathe and it would be enough! you really felt immersed in scenes...ie party, and also the torture scene...that is why I left....HORRIBLE! no need for it! Now reading the spoilers...the twists seem stupid, random and just 'cause they can. Also Michael Peña doesn't have 1/10th the presence of Ricardo Montalbán did. Not the actor's fault...just poorly cast. I would like the money and time that I spent on this rental back.
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What's the Story?
When a group of attractive young guests is invited to FANTASY ISLAND by Mr. Roarke (Michael Pena), they initially think it's a dream come true. But all too soon, their fantasies turn on them, and they must find a way to escape what quickly becomes a nightmare.
Is It Any Good?
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Kids say (22):
Making the twisty, turny TV series into a suspenseful horror film is logical fun, and its cornball/eye-roll moments are, as Mr. Roarke would say, a part of the adaptation's natural conclusion. In this take on the concept, the island's guests won their trip in a promotional contest and will get their wish fulfilled during their visit. They arrive with a healthy amount of skepticism: Some want something shallow, others are looking for deep and emotional. The series always left the source of the island's powers -- and the details of Roarke's involvement -- a mystery. In Blumhouse's Fantasy Island, some of those answers are revealed.
At times, characters' choices lack common sense, or something happens that's never really explained. You're probably meant to brush those moments off as "well, you know, the island," but once your brain has acknowledged that the story has gone off the rails, it's too late. Some modern-day horror elements pop up, more to make your stomach knot up than because they have a place in the plot. Really, the whole scenario is nightmare fulfillment (rather than wish fulfillment), but while younger viewers might carry some of the film's scarier images away with them, because the story is clearly in the land of pretend, lingering impact seems unlikely. What might stick better is an awareness of consequences. Bottom line? This is an enjoyable, fresh angle on horror, but it's not terribly memorable. Roarke himself tells the visitors that their experience on the island will be like a dream: They won't remember what happened as much as they recall the feeling it gave them. That could just as easily define this film.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the theme of regret and consequences in Blumhouse's Fantasy Island. Is there anything in the film you can really take away and apply to real life?
How does this film compare to other scary movies you've seen? Why is it sometimes fun to be scared? What's the impact of media violence on kids?
This film takes an established entertainment property and reshapes it into a horror film. What other movies and series could you flip into a horror film?
Discuss the diversity of the cast. Why is representation important in the media?
Movie Details
- In theaters: February 14, 2020
- On DVD or streaming: April 14, 2020
- Cast: Maggie Q, Lucy Hale, Michael Pena
- Director: Jeff Wadlow
- Inclusion Information: Female actors, Asian actors, Latino actors
- Studio: Columbia Pictures
- Genre: Horror
- Run time: 110 minutes
- MPAA rating: PG-13
- MPAA explanation: violence, terror, drug content, suggestive material and brief strong language
- Last updated: May 9, 2024
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